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The Baltimore County union. [volume] (Towsontown, Md.) 1865-1909, 1887-12-31

Hereford, 7th District.-Since my last COM
munication from here death has removed from
amongst us Mr.. Thomas G.. Mays, brother of Mr..
John P. Mays. Mr.. Mays lived to bury his wife
and all of his children, eight in number. Mr..
Clarence Mays, grandson, will inherit his prop
erty.
Mr.. George Thompson, of Mt. Carmelwas mar
ried in the M. e. Church here on Thursday, 22d
inst to Miss Martha j. Peregoy, daughter of Mr..
Joseph Peregoy, of Evna. The ceremony was per-
formed by Rev. S. M Afford.
The M. Il. Sunday school gave beautiful Christ
mas entertainment in the church on Monday even
ing, 26th. The church was filled, Notwithstanding
the inclemency of the evening. The exercises con-
sisted of readings addresses, carols, &C., suitable
to the occasion. Mrs. Florence Mays presided at
the organ. Prominent ON the programme was o
emotion" song by an infant class of eighteen Miss
Barbara Anderson, teacher. Mr.. G. Albert Mays,
superintendent of the school, was presented with
o beautiful Oxford Bible, and Mr.. Frank P. Kelly,
assistant superintendent, was presented with q
handsomely bound Emory Hymnal. The presen-
tations were made by the Rev. S. M. Afford both
the superintendent and his assistant responding
in appropriate terms. At this juncGure Santa
Claus entered the church with large assortment
of candies, nuts and oranges for the entire school,
which numbers 119, and after all had received
their presents the audience dismissed, all we'll
pleased with the programme.
Everything is passing quietly during the holt
days, SO far, at least.
Winter seems now to have set in for good, and
those who have been anxious about filling their
ice-houses will no doubt have an opportunity for
that kind of work.
Protracted services will begin in the M. E..
Church here on Sunday, January LIST. Preaching
morning and evening by Rev. S. M. Afford
PATRON.
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DEATHS.
Deaths Free--- Tributes, &C., 10 cts. a Line

Deaths Free--- Tributes, &C., 10 cts. a Line
MARR.-At Calverton, Dec. goth, Mrs. Louisa
Mari, in the 18th year of her age.
BYRNES.-At Texas, Baltimore county, Dec.
goth, Katie A. Byrnes.
PRICE.-At the residence of her brother, DR..
Mordecai Price, in Philadelphia, Thursday, De-
cemoer goth, Emily W., daughter of the late
Joshua G. and Phoebe A. Price, formerly of Bal
timore county, Md.
SCHAFFER.-At West Woodbury., Dec, 9th,
after brief but painful illness, Miss Rebecca
schaffer, aged so years months and Is days.
EWING.-0n Dec. 2Sth, at Towsontown, Anna
Mabel, aged years, only daughter OF Theresa
and Thomas Ewing.
MERRYMAN.-At the residence OF her son-ln-
law, Mr.. Frank W. Cole, in Baltimore, Sunday,
December 25th, 1887, suddenly, Mrs. Eliza
Merryman, in the 6Sth year of her age.
TAYLOR.-Departed this life Sunday, December
25th, 1887, after lingering illness, John ii.
Taylor, aged 81 years, months and n days,
beloved husband of Sarah e. Taylor. He leaves
a wife and five children to mourn their loss.
Our father is sleeping so free from all paine,
oh wake him not sweet spirit to suffer again.
He slumbers so soundly, oh let him sleep on,
His sufferings are over his pain is all gone
oh think how he suffered and groaned with pain,
In the lonely night hours as we soothed him in
vain,
Till God in His mercy sent down from above,
An angel that whispered message of love.
Day after day we saw him fade,
And gently pass away,
Yet often in our hearts we prayed,
That he might longer stay.
Farewell, farewell our father dear,
Life is sad without you here,
Oh may we meet in heaven above,
Where all is peace, joy and love.
BY HIS WIFE AND CHILDREN.
IN MEMoRIAM.
During session of Ruhrs Sunday school, held
in Ruhl's Church, on Sunday, Dec. rs, 1887, tie
following resolutions were adopted:
WHEREAS, This Christmas morning the ALL
Merciful Father has seen proper to remove by
death from our school youthful and beloved
pupil, CARRIE MAY JONES,
ResolUed, That this school extends much SYM
pathy to the bereaved friends, and trusts the
Heavenly Father will succor them in their deep
affection.
Resolred, That copy of these resolutions be
sent the family, and also to the BALTIMORE CoUN-
rY UNION for publication. Committee,
G.. D. 0wINGs
MRS. X. WINEHoLT,
+ J. G. DONALDSON.
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The Custom of Wearing Mourning.
Lnnc0sfer PA \ Mem Ero


Has the reader ever observed how many of the
women he sees on the streets dressed in mourn
ing? Judging from the frequency these people
are encountered, one is almost led to believe half
the population is grieving the loss of deceas-
ed relatives. No one will have the courage to as
sert it is cheerful sight, for it is not. 1t is sug
gestive of sorrow and distress and gloom, and
these not pleasant subjects for contemplation.
There seems to be veritable craze among Amer
lean women to array themselves in the habili-
ments of woe. No sooner does death occur in
family, than the female portion of it HES to the
dress-maker at once, and for year or more there
after is clothed in the darkest hues from head to
foot. Even the most INDECENT widow thinks it
her duty to spend her last penny in the purchase
of mourning. Is there sense meaning in this
unnecessary expense? Too often the whole thing
is done for show, more than out of respect. Is it
not time that sensible people set a more sensible
example?
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colaan waddinr-nn SATURDAY. last

Golden wedding.-On Saturday last Mr..
and Mrs. Thomas Treadway, who live at Baynes-
Vile, east of Towsontown, celebrated their golden
wedding, or fiftieth anniversary of their marriage,
a privilege that few are accorded. This venera-
BILE couple were married in Baltimore, December
oath, 1887. Mrs. Treadway's maiden name was
Jemima Duncan. They did not have reception
ON this occasion, on account of the recent death
of grand child, but they we're the recipients Of
numerous tokens of affection from their children.
They have six children, among them Nelson
Treadway, manager on the farm of Mr.. Joshua
Register; James 7. Treadway, Rev. S. B. Tread
way, of the M. P. Church, now stationed at Hanes-
Vile, Kent county; Charles Treadway, Ella Mag
lett, and Mary A., wife of Henry G. HUI, Of
Waverly. Mr.. Treadway, who is in his ed year,
is quite feeble and unable to leave his room. He
was married twice.
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Freeland, 9th District.-The Christmas en-
tertainment and treat of Middletown M. e. Sab.
bath school took place on Monday evening, Dec.
Goth, and was decided success. The church was
beautifully decorated, besides large Christmas
tree, trimmed with all conceivable trinkets and
Christmas novelties. The exercises consisted Of
speeches and dialogues by the children, the most
commendabe being by Misses Banch Baldwin and
Irns Bull, and reading by Miss Lille Roberts,
who also presided at the organ. Prof N. A. Bal
ley was director of the vocal music and it was Of
high order.
Your correspondent attended very pretty we'd
ding on the evening of Dec. 22d, at the residence
of Mr.. VIM. McAbee's, the contracting parties be-
ing Miss Ida A. McAbee and Mr.. Wesley Cuddy,
Jr., of Parkton. The nuptial knot was tied by
Rev. George Cuddy, of East Hartford Circuit, and
brother Of the groom. The presents were nu-
merous and valuable. s.
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Property Transfers in BALTIC. County,
Deeds, Leases, Mortgages, Bills of Sale, etc., re
ceived for record in the Office of the Clerk of tn
Circuit Court for Baltimore county:
DEEDS AND ASSIGNMENTS.
Sarah Davis, &C., to James E Collins 3 wife.
Jos. c. Collinson to ]. Krebs Rusk, Jr.
E. J. Bond to J. X. Rusk, Jr.
]. X. Rusk, Jr., to Thos. B. Gambel.
Seligman Herzberg to VIM. H. Glindmeier.
John R. Spinder, &C., to E. E. Peregoy.
Sarah A. Spindler &C., to John R. Spindler.
John A. Payne & wife to VIM. F. Primrose.
Agnes Eurice to John J.. Winkler.
II. w. Rusk & wife to C. T. R. Stump.
F. ]. Hoover and husband to VIM. w. Hustler.
R. S. Carswell & wife to Emily Lusby.
]. F. Beatty d wife to Elizabeth Purkey.
S. A. Hoshali, &C., to School Commissioners.
NJ. E. Gray 4 husband to A. G.. Wahaus & wife.
Wilton Snowden 4 wife to C. E. Savage.
VIM. H. Reid & wife to L. z. Condor.
LEASES.
Casper Wernig & wife to George Bearsch.
ASSIGNMENT OF MORTGAGES.
Johanna Herring to Ida Flemming.
Ida Flemming to Edward Hufnagle.
W. G.. Weld to Stewart Brown, &C., trustees.
Commercial F. I. Co., to A. E. Hatch.
Riddle & Williams to Charlotte c. McSherry.
cHATTLE MORTGAGES.
F. A. Mitchell & hus. to A. E. Mitchell, 500.
MORTGAGES.
Geo. Brown & wife to Loyoa P. B. A., $685..
]. E. Collins & wife to H. W. Peregoy, $3.50.
VIM. H. Glindmeier to S. Herzburg, $500.
J. J. Winkler to Peter Gerst, 5000.
Jacob Myers to M. w. P. B. S., $500.
A. H. Shannon & hus. to VIM. H. Bayless, $3.50
A. H. Shannon & hus. to F. W. Trimble, l,25O.
Ann M. Jenkins, &C., to W. G.. Weld, $4,000.
A. G.. Wahaus & wife to A. Gottschalk, 5000.
Geo. Brown & wife to Loyola P. 3. A., 1925.
E. j. Roberts to Loyola P. B. A., $3.50.
L.V. Baccigaluppo & wife to Montebelo B.A., $3.50
G. NJ. Gallagher & wife to G. D. Buddecke, 1925
VIM. H. Walters to Germantown P. B. A., s., 900
BILLS OF SALE.
F. D. Gingrich to B. F. Croft, 1882.
E. S. Hendrix to Alice R. Hendrix, 5000.
J. F. Keller wife to Aaron Reehling, &c. $1O0
RELEASES.
A. G.. Gilpin to p. G. Horn.
Meyer Stein, 30 to H. W. Rusk, &c.
Harlem M. B. A. to S. A. House.
Thos. Shields to Thos. X. Galloway.
American F I. Co., to j. w. jenkins, trus.
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MARRIAGES,

MORGAN-ENSOR.- 21st, 1887, by
Rev. S. NJ. Afford, James X. P. Morgan to
Matte E. Ensor, both of Baltimore county.
-PEREGOY.--December 22d, at
Hereford NJ. E. Church, by Rev. S. M. Afford,
George Thompson to Martha Jane Peregoy,
both of Baltimore county.
KLAIR-HAX.-On December 26, 1887, at the
residence of the brides mother, "Harewood
Farm" by Rev. Andrew Swartz, Howard o.
Klair, of Havre de Grace, and Miss Mary H..
Hax, eldest daughter of the late ]. P. V. Hax,
of Chase's Baltimore county.
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Glyndon, 4th District.-The entertainment
given by the NJ e. Sunday school of this place, on
Christmas evening was very successful affair
and was highly enjoyed by large audience.
There was the usual program for such occasions.
followed by an address by the pastor, Rev. E.
Richardson.
Christmas passed very quietly but was much
enjoyed. particularly by the young folks, who in
dulged in many innocent amusements. Florist
Penn had large run for flowers and about ex-
hausted his supply.
Mr.. Joshua T. White, the enterprising ice
cream manufacturer of Glyndon, has housed al
ready about sixty tons of ice, which will come in
very well in his business next summer.
The present cold snap has dispeed the fears of
those who were anxious about the ice crop. There
VIII be plenty now and to spare.
The Western Maryland road did an immense
business during the holidays, the travel having
been unusually heavy.
Mrs. Murray will give children's party on
New Years eve.
There are few cases of chickenpox in the
neighborhood but generally good health prevails
Fl.
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Inventory of Large Estate.-Arthur W..
Machen, Esq, administrator Of the estate of Saml
Smith Patterson late of Baltimore county, returned
to the Orphans Court on Wednesday, an inventory
of the real estate of the deceased, amounting to
1921, 959 TO- composed principally of ground rents
and improved property in the city. Included in
the inventory is the farm in Long Green Valley
upon which Mr.. Patterson resided at the time Of
his death, embracing 339 acres and rated at 1885,
900. Also, one-third interest in tract of land
called "Cold-stream," containing 100 acres, on the
Hartford Turnpike, near the city, valued at $685.
900, and one-third interest in tract containing
eight acres, fronting on Jenkins Lane, valued OF
$2700
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Shrewsbury Items.-The thermometer here
is ten degrees above this morning (Dec. 29th),
which is reasonably fair weather for ice.
Mr.. Frank ]. Hess, prominent young man of
York, was killed yesterday at Newport, Perry
county, by being kicked by horse He was on
a visit to some friends at the time.
Mr.. Fred. Eeindel, of Hanover junction, has a
Icherry tree in full bloom, or had yesterday.
suppose the fruit is ripe this morning.
/ The N. G. R. R. Office at New Freedom was
broken into on Christmas day and robbed of $13.9S
in cash.
Mr.. Walter D. Ruby is fourishing in York just
now as fighter without gloves. He don't bother
people much, but they must not tramp on his toes
in cold weather.
The Teachers Institute of this county is in ses-
sion at York this week. Prof. Brennaman, coun-
ty superintendent, is president.
The school directors of this county held their
meeting in the Court House on Tuesday. There
are eighty of them. The questions Of free text
books, as you have them, uniform text books, ad-
visibility of graded course of study, the best
method of grading teachers, light, heat and ven
tilation, discussed to some profit, I think,
but to me, after our common school system has
been in operation for thirty three years, it is
yet very far from perfection in the rural districts.
Prof Brennaman, with the aid of active school
directors, will do great deal towards perfecting
the system. K.
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Humorous Reading. PROF. George G. Ever
hart of Baltimore, will give a humorous reading
for the benefit of the Mems Guild, of Towsontown,
in the rooms of the Guild, Wednesday evening,
January 4, at o'clock. Prof. Everhart is well
known to our citizens as an accomplished and
witty reader, and his entertainments always draw
large audiences.
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Masonic Instalation.-The newly elected
officers of Mt. Ararat Lodge, No. A. A. F., and A.
NJ, of Belair, installed the evening of st.
Johns Day-December 27th-as follows: W. NJ,
DR.. E. Hall Richardson S. W., Walter W. Pres
ton; ]. W., John 7. Harkins; Secretary, George
r. Cairnes; Treasurer, Isaac Amos.
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Christmas Entertainment
M. E. Sunday school held its annual Christmas
treat and entertainment in the lecture-room of the
church, on Wednesday evening. The programme,
which consisted of choruses, Duets solos, readings
recitations, ETC., by members of the school, was
we'll rendered and greatly enjoyed by the large
number present. At the conclusion of the pro-
gramme Santa Clause, personated by Mr.. Charles
H. Sheridan, put in an appearance and confecton-
cry and oranges were literally distributed among
the children. This school is the largest in our
town, numbering 176 members and is Differed by
the following persons Superintendent, james E.
Dunphy; assist. superintendent, Thomas Muir
ray; secretary, j. E. Flayhart treasurer, C,as.
N. Phipps; librarians, P. L. Ruby, G. W. Seipp,
Chas. A. Roe Chas. Murray organists, Mrs. Ada
Roe and Miss Hattie L. Bowen teachers, Mrs. E..
Annie Seipp, John N. Wright, Miss Matte ii.
Perine, Miss Loretta Bowen, Samuel Pinkerton,
Miss r. G.. Richardson, Mrs. Elizabeth Herbert,
Mrs. Jane Sheridan, Miss H. L. Bowen, Mrs. Kate
S. Flayhart, Thomas Murray, Mrs. Emily Lee,
Mrs. Mamie R. Milburn and Miss Alice Herbert.
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Wesley Chapel, 10th District.-Rev. S.
M. Afford, of Hereford Circuit, preached a fine
sermon on Christmas day Wesley Chapel, and
afterwards announced that the fourth quarterly
meeting for the Circuit would be held at Hereford
Church on Saturday and Sunday Jan. 7th and 9Th,
the official members being particularly invited to
be present on the first named day.
The new school house mo. ~ has been completed
and q very fine one it is, rejecting much credit
upon the contractor, Mr.. s. P. Demuth, who is o
irst-class mechanic and knows what good job is.
Mr.. Elisha Tyson, who left Baltimore county
about eight years ago for the West, has returned
to spend the holidays with relatives and friends.
He speaks very highly of his new home in Ohio.
The junior preacher of West Hartford Circuit,
Rev. j. F. Heisse, was presented with very fine
turkey for his Christmas dinner.
Mrs. Sarah Norris, of West Hartford, had fam
lily reunion on Christmas day, those present being
three sons, three daughters, two sonsin-la law, one
daughter-in-law and eight grand children. The
occasion was one of much enjoyment and de-
lightful day was spent. G.
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Christmas Cutting.-On Sunday night last
party of friends assembled at the house of Will
liam Rasner, who lives ON the farm of Mr.. Robert
s. Corse, ON Sinclair's lane, 18th district. Among
those at the house was Leonard Stielper, whose
conduct was offensive, and he started several times
to leave, finally going away. Some time after
wards Rasner noticed man standing near his
barn and upon going to him saw it was Stielper,
who at once made an assault upon him with q
pocket-knife, cutting him in tho side below the
ribs. DR.. George F. Corse, who dressed Rasner's
wound, does not think it serious. 6tieIper was
arrested and committed by Justice Carter for the
action Of the Grand Jury.
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BULETT's SLEIGHs.-The largest stock, the
greatest variety, the latest styles and the best
built cutter sleighs at W. S. Bullets, Delta, Pa.
See advertisement in tbs UNION to-day.
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Rayville, 9Th Observation-Disclosures Alban,
Sr the oldest man in the 9th district with one ex-
ception, died at the residence of his son, Joseph
Alban, near Middletown, ON Saturday night last,
aged 80 years, months and 20 days. He served
in the army during the second war with England
as substitute for his father, and received pen
sion from the Government during the latter years
of his life. He was the last survivor of that war
who lived in this district, and his death leaves
only one man in the district who was born in the
18th century. In politics he was steadiast DEM
ocrat and was several times rewarded by his party
with positions of honor and trust, having been tax
collector in 1843 IA and AS, and again in 1869, 70
and H. for his district, and justice of the peace
for several years.
Mr.. Lemuel Morris, and old citizen of the 9th
district is very i'll and is not expected to
Our new school house is still in an unfinished
condition 1t is nearly three years since applica-
ton was made to the School Board for the new
house, and it is nearly two years since the Legis-
lature authorized the County Commissioners to
levy the money for the purpose of building the
house. 1t will be quite an improvement to the
neighborhood aid teacher and pupils will be glad
to vacate the old building, it is impossible to
keep comfortable in it in cold weather.
Christmas passed off very quietly, as has gener-
ally been the case since no intoxicating liquor has
been sold in the district. Some of the Rayville
"bloods' partook rather freely Of the "benzine"
that was imported from the 7th district, but am
glad to say that no breach of the peace was COM
mitted.
Applicants for constable, School Commissioners,
justice of the peace, assessors, 60, are beginning
to loom up in the distance, as it were, and while
some of them will remain in the distance, because
there are not enough places to ego around" we
hope the appointing powers will select the ones
who best fitted to fill the positions, regardless
of which faction of the Democratic party they may
belong to. There are many men in both parties
who favor minority representation, and we believe
that it would be for the best interests of the public
to allow the minority to be represented wherever
it is practicable to do SO. The politicians of the
majority will, of course, oppose minority represen
tston, but the taxpayers Of the minority will not.
The changeable weather keeps the roads in a
very bad condition and makes travelling exceeding
ly unpleasant to man and beast. OBSERVER.
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White Hall, 9TH District.-Mrs. Burmuda,
of this place, who died a few days ago, was buried
at Wiseburg on Wednesday.
Messrs. Black & McComas, the enterprising
merchants, have placed in their mill machine for
grinding hominy, and they are now prepared to
do work of this kind at short notice.
Frank Nelson, who has been i'll for some time,
is now slowly improving.
The quarterly meeting for Bentley Springs Cir
cult will be held at Wiseburg Church, January
2Sth and 29th. The business of tho Circuit will
be transacted on Saturday and ON Sunday the
Presiding Elder will preach.
The quarterly meeting for West Hartford Cir
cult will be held at Vernon Church, January 29th
and 30th. The Presiding Elder will preach Sun
day afternoon and after service on Monday morn
ing the business meeting will be held. ].
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Death of an EstInable Woman

Death Of an Estimable Woman.-Mrs.
Eliza Merryman died at the residence of her SON
in-law, Mr.. Frank W. Cole, on Third street, in the
Belt, on Christmas day, in the 6Sth year of her
age. She attended church in the morning and
during tie service she was stricken with paray Sis
She became unconscious almost Immediately after
wards and in this condition was removed to Mr.
Coles residence, where she lived only about four
hours. Deceased, who was most exemplary
Christian woman, was the mother of Mr.. j. Scott
Merryman, formerly deputy collector of internal
revenue, and a sister of Messrs. Eli and Abram
G. Scott, well-known citizens of this county. Her
funeral took place from the Primitive Baptist
Church, Baltimore, on Wednesday morning.